suoraviivaisessa

Suoraviivaisessa is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the inessive form of the adjective suoraviivainen, used to express manner: "in a straightforward/linear way." The base adjective suoraviivainen means clear, direct, or linear, and can describe actions, reasoning, or presentation. The form suoraviivaisessa is the inessive case (−ssa) used when the phrase modifies a noun that denotes the context or manner, as in "suoraviivaisessa esitystavassa" or "suoraviivaisessa kerronnassa," meaning "in a straightforward presentation style" or "in a straightforward narration." The term is mostly found in descriptive or stylistic discussions rather than everyday speech; the adverbial counterpart "suoraviivaisesti" is more common for indicating manner.

Etymology: from suoraviiva "straight line" + -inen to form an adjective, then case inflection -ssa for "in/within." The concept contrasts with more roundabout or elaborate styles, and is often discussed in writing style, journalism, and rhetoric to describe directness in communication.

Usage notes: In Finnish, the inessive form of an adjective can be used to specify the location or context of the described attribute, though speaker preference may favor adverbial forms in everyday language. In literary or journalistic analysis, suoraviivaisessa helps to denote a method or presentation that proceeds in a linear, uncluttered manner.

See also: suoraviivainen, suoraviivaisuus, suoraviivaisesti.